We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but have you ever realized that it's also the best meal? It's true that lunch and dinner include favorites such as mac and cheese, french fries and burgers, but breakfast is the only meal of the day where it's completely acceptable to have dessert as your main course.

Let's be honest here, croissants, danishes and pinwheels are essentially dessert. How can you not love a meal where you can eat just the equivalent of a piece of cake and no one bats an eyelash?

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  • Brioche Au Chocolate

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/10/16/brioche-au-chocolat/" target="_hplink"> Brioche Au Chocolate recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>

  • Orange Sugar Danish Pastries

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.hummingbirdhigh.com/2013/01/orange-sugar-danish-pastries.html" target="_blank">Orange Sugar Danish Pastries recipe</a> by Hummingbird High</strong>

  • Homemade Strawberry Crossover Puff Pastries

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/fruit-recipes-2/berry-puff-pastry/" target="_blank">Homemade Strawberry Crossover Puff Pastries recipe</a> by White On Rice Couple</strong>

  • Cherry-Almond Danish

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/20031-cherry-almond-danish" target="_blank">Cherry-Almond Danish recipe</a> by amanda via Food52</strong>

  • Almond Breakfast Pastries

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.americancupcakeabroad.com/bread/almond-breakfast-pastries" target="_blank">Almond Breakfast Pastries recipe</a> by An American Cupcake In London</strong>

  • Glazed Pecan Danish

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.theoldhen.com/2012/11/12/glazed-pecan-danish-recipe/" target="_blank">Glazed Pecan Danish recipe</a> by The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast and Blog</strong>

  • Cherry Pinwheel Pastries

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.sweetgirlconfections.com/2011/01/10/cherry-pinwheel-pastries/" target="_blank">Cherry Pinwheel Pastries recipe</a> by Sweet Girl Confections</strong>

  • Croissants

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/09/how-to-make-croissants-and-lose-your-mind-while-doing-it/" target="_blank">Croissants recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Guava & Cream Cheese Pastry

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thekitchenprepblog.com/2012/05/pastel-de-guayaba-guava-cream-cheese.html" target="_blank">Guava & Cream Cheese Pastry recipe</a> by The Kitchen Prep</strong>

  • Beignets

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/01/23/beignets/" target="_blank">Beignets recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>

  • Cinnamon Twists

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.macheesmo.com/2012/08/cinnamon-twists/" target="_blank">Cinnamon Twists recipe </a>by Macheesmo</strong>

  • Easy Cheese Danish

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://passthesushi.com/easy-cheese-danish/" target="_blank">Easy Cheese Danish recipe</a> by Pass The Sushi</strong>

  • Fig Jam Straws

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://authenticsuburbangourmet.blogspot.com/2011/08/fig-jam-straws.html" target="_blank"> Fig Jam Straws recipe</a> by Authentic Suburban</strong>

  • Cinnamon Sugar Focaccia

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/01/cinnamon-sugar-focaccia-sticks/" target="_blank">Cinnamon Sugar Focaccia recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Toblerone Danish Pastry

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/2012/11/toblerone-pastry-danish-recipe.html" target="_blank">Toblerone Danish Pastry recipe</a> by Global Kitchen</strong>

  • Brioche Raisin Snails

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.culinaryconcoctionsbypeabody.com/2008/03/18/fear-factor/" target="_blank">Brioche Raisin Snails recipe</a> by Culinary Concoctions by Peabody</strong>

  • Chocolate Breakfast Rolls

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.hummingbirdhigh.com/2012/07/chocolate-breakfast-rolls-morning-hack.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Breakfast Rolls recipe</a> by Hummingbird High</strong>

  • Cherry Cheese Hand Pies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2012/08/cherry-cheese-hand-pies/" target="_blank">Cherry Cheese Hand Pies recipe</a> by Foodie Crush</strong>

  • Raspberry Pastry Braid

    <strong>Get the<a href="http://itsybitsyfoodies.com/raspberry-pastry-braid/" target="_blank"> Raspberry Pastry Braid recipe</a> by Itsy Bitsy Food</strong>

  • Apple Cinnamon Bourekas

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.steamykitchen.com/19860-apple-bourekas-recipe.html" target="_blank">Apple Cinnamon Bourekas recipe</a> by Steamy Kitchen</strong>

  • Nutella Pop Tarts

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2011/05/31/nutella-pop-tarts/" target="_hplink">Nutella Pop Tarts recipe</a> by Buns In My Oven</strong>

  • Vanilla Cream Long Johns

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.macheesmo.com/2011/01/vanilla-cream-long-johns/" target="_blank">Vanilla Cream Long Johns recipe</a> by Macheesmo</strong>